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COLD SPRING INNOVATION CORPORATION
RENOVATING FORMER INDIANAPOLIS VA HOSPITAL
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January 2026
DESIGN ACTIVITIES Replacement of the slate roof and repairs to dormers continues. Team is finalizing permitting. Selective demolition is complete, leaving the structure exposed and ready for renovation. UPCOMING WORK Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Protection rough-ins Wall framing Cupola restoration Structural modifications/repairs
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November Through December 2025
ACTIVITIES Slate roof replacement Dormer repairs Finalize interior demolition
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October 2025
ACTIVITIES Early demolition package is complete. Bids were received for the renovation scope on October 14. Brandt Construction is finalizing review of bids and getting subcontracts in place. Scaffolding is being installed around the front of the building to start the replacement of the slate roof.
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September 2025
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES Selective Demolition is currently underway. Contractors are in the process of removing the old systems, including flooring, ceilings, piping, ductwork, conduit and lighting, to help clear the way for the new systems to be put in place. You can now see the exposed structure of the building. BIDDING ACTIVITY A pre-bid was held on September 30th for contractors to learn about the project and walk the building in pre
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August 2025
DESIGN ACTIVITIES Project details are being finalized, including selection of interior finishes, landscaping, and final selections of historic fixtures FINISH BOARD LINK SITE PLAN LINK HISTORIC FIXTURE SCOPE LINK Received initial approval of scope from State Historic Preservation Office for Building 1 renovation Design estimated to be complete by end of August/early September
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July 2025
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Selective demolition in Building 1 Deconstruction and inventory of front stair to prepare for reconstruction
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June 2025
DESIGN ACTIVITIES Finalizing site survey and evaluation of storm lines Finalizing architectural, interiors, and structural drawings to submit to State Historic Preservation Office Finalizing direction on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems with utilities and contractors CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Demolition is anticipated to start in the next 2 to 3 weeks
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March Through May 2025
DESIGN ACTIVITES Site visits Stakeholder meetings with potential tenants Design review meetings with leadership Historic preservation reviews with State Historic Preservation Office Project scope confirmation
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